Enjoy Life With a Dog
That Actually Listens.
Professional dog training in Indianapolis for
better manners, reliable obedience, and real-life results.
Free consultation • No pressure • We'll recommend the program that fits your dog
Families Who Found Peace with Good Bones
Indianapolis families share how training brought calm, confidence, and safety back home.
“They included our kids and tailored the training to our needs. Patient, responsive, and so encouraging—we felt supported every step.”
“He’s a whole new dog. Brandon and Megan worked wonders with our Louie—wild to well-mannered, and still the sweet boy we love.”
“Best decision we could have made. After one week, Bella comes when called and is calm around the family. We finally feel at ease.”
“An entirely different dog—in the best way. Clear coaching, great updates, and a dog who listens without losing his personality.”
“Total game-changer for our multi-dog home. Each dog had a tailored plan, and our house finally feels calm and balanced.”
A Better-Behaved Dog.
A Better Life Together.
Whether you're dealing with leash pulling, jumping, unreliable recall, reactivity, or simply want your puppy started the right way, we build training around one goal: a dog that's easier and more enjoyable to live life with.
Training Built for Real Life
Practical training for the behaviors that matter at home and everywhere you go.Better Walks & More Control
Build leash manners, heel, impulse control, and reliable communication.Reliable Obedience Beyond the House
Develop recall, place, heel, and obedience around real-world distractions.More Freedom Together
Build the reliability to confidently enjoy parks, trails, trips, patios, stores, and other dog-friendly places together.
In-Home Basic Training
$699
Build better everyday manners while learning exactly how to train and communicate with your dog at home.
4 private sessions in your home
Build reliable sit, stay, come, leash walking, and everyday manners
Personalized coaching for your dog and household
Learn exactly how to reinforce training between sessions
Best for: Puppies, new dogs, and families wanting help with basic obedience and common everyday behaviors.
In-Home Advanced Training
$1199
Build advanced obedience while learning how to create reliable behavior yourself.
8 private sessions customized around your family's goals
Work toward advanced obedience, recall, heel, impulse control, and off-leash reliability
Progressively practice around greater distractions and real-life situations
Best for: Families who want advanced results while being directly involved in doing the training themselves.
1-Week Board & Train
$1,790
Give your dog a professionally trained foundation—in just 7 immersive days.
Your dog lives and trains with a professional trainer, receiving daily repetition and structure to establish better manners and foundational obedience.
Foundation basic obedience and everyday household manners
Sit, recall, leash manners, impulse control, and calm behavior
Daily training and repetition with a professional trainer
Owner handoff lesson so you know how to maintain the results at home
Best for: Puppies, new dogs, and Families who want a professionally trained foundation without doing all of the initial repetition themselves.
2-Week Board & Train
$3,050
More freedom. More reliability. A dog you can confidently enjoy beyond your home.
Two immersive weeks allow us to move beyond foundational obedience and build reliable behavior around the distractions your dog encounters in everyday life.
Advanced obedience and off-leash training
Off-leash control, socialization, Recall, heel, place, impulse control, and leash manners
Real-world training around people, dogs, stores, parks, trails, and everyday distractions
Extensive repetition and proofing so behaviors become more reliable outside the training environment
Owner handoff lesson so you know how to maintain everything at home
Best for: Families who want a reliably trained dog they can confidently include in more of their everyday life.
3-Week Board & Train
$4,575
Our most complete transformation—for owners who want an exceptionally trained dog they can take anywhere.
Three immersive weeks give us maximum time for advanced obedience, repetition, real-world exposure and extensive proofing across different environments.
Advanced on- and off-leash obedience
Highly reliable recall, heel, place, manners, and impulse control
Extensive training in stores, parks, patios, neighborhoods, trails, and other dog-friendly public environments
Greater exposure to people, dogs, noises, movement, and challenging distractions
Additional time to turn learned commands into reliable everyday behaviors
Comprehensive owner handoff so you can confidently maintain the training
A calm, confident, highly trained dog that doesn't have to stay home.
Best for: Families who go on trips. Enjoy patios. Walk through town. Visit family. Explore parks and trails. Take your dog along for more of your life with the confidence that you can communicate with them when it matters.
Service & Therapy
Programs Starting at $8,000
Specialized training built around the dog's future role and your individual goals.
Advanced obedience and public manners
Calm, neutral behavior around people, animals and distractions
Extensive real-world exposure and environmental proofing
Customized training based on the dog's intended role
Individualized training plan and professional guidance
Best for: Families and individuals seeking specialized training beyond traditional pet obedience. Customized around the handler's needs, public-access behavior and appropriate trained tasks.
Not Sure Which Program Is Right for Your Dog?
Tell us about your dog, the behaviors you're dealing with, and what you'd like life together to look like. We'll recommend the training option that best fits your goals.
Free consultation • No pressure • Personalized recommendation
Training Plans that Fit
Your Dog—and Your Life
Choose how involved you want to be—we can coach you at home or do the training for you.
In-Home Training
We coach you. You do the daily repetition.Board & Train
We do the intensive training for you, then teach you how to maintain the results.
10+ Years of Experience
Real-world obedience and behavior training.Veteran-Owned & Local
Serving Indianapolis families—not a national franchise.Training Built Around Your Dog
No cookie-cutter program.100% Satisfaction Guarantee
We stand behind our training.
Why Families Choose Good Bones
Trusted by Indianapolis Families
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Bella and her Family
“After 1 week of training, the differences I see are amazing; she comes when called, an understanding that she isn't "in charge", and an overall calmness. I felt involved every step of the way and I can't say enough about the kindness that I felt was shown to both Bella and myself. Best decision we could have made for her quality of life.”
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Gracie and her happy family
“Megan and Brandon were so patient and caring with our 4m old mini dachshund! We loved our sessions and were impressed with how they tailored the training to our areas of concern.”
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Bear and his family
“Brandon and Megan were both so nice and patient. We really appreciated all of their help during the training sessions and also throughout the course”
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Archie and his dad
“He spent 2 weeks with Good Bones and he's an entirely different dog now (in a good way-- he still has his wonderful personality!)”
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Freddie
“Good Bones K9 has completely changed life for our multi-dog household—and we couldn’t be more grateful!”
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Louie
“Brandon and Megan worked wonders with us and our Louie. He had no training and was wild when we got him. He’s a whole new dog.”
Local Training. Real-World Experience. Personal Attention.
Good Bones K9 Training is a locally owned dog training company serving Indianapolis and surrounding communities.
Led by owner Brandon Sharer, our team focuses on practical training that makes everyday life with your dog easier—from better manners at home and calmer walks to reliable obedience around real-world distractions.
Every dog is different. That's why we tailor training around your dog's behavior, temperament, your family's lifestyle, and the results you want to achieve.
FAQs
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We’re committed to your success. If you’re not seeing the results you expected, we’ll work with you to adjust the program and ensure progress. Our full refund policy is outlined in our [Terms of Service]—but our priority is always open communication and real solutions.
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Many clients see improvements after just 1–2 sessions. The number of sessions depends on your dog’s age, temperament, and behavior goals. We’ll create a custom plan during your first consultation.
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Absolutely! We provide take-home training notes, ongoing support via text/email, and a free monthly newsletter packed with dog training tips for Indianapolis pet parents.
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Yes. We offer discounted multi-session packages and flexible payment plans to make professional dog training more accessible. Just ask—our goal is to work within your needs and budget.. Contact us to discuss your financial concerns, and we'll find a solution that works for you.
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Not at all! We work with dogs of all ages—from puppies to seniors. With the right structure and positive reinforcement, older dogs can still learn new behaviors and routines.
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Yes. We offer evening and weekend appointments to accommodate your lifestyle. We'll work together to find times that work best for you and your dog.
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To keep everyone safe, we require all dogs to be current on rabies, distemper, and core vaccinations recommended by your veterinarian. Please bring documentation to your first session.
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Big-box franchises often use generic training programs. At Good Bones K9 Training, we offer personalized, one-on-one coaching, backed by local experience and a deep commitment to your dog’s long-term success. You're not just a number—you’re family.
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Yes! Our 1-week and 2-week board & train programs are perfect for busy dog owners who want fast, focused behavior transformation. Your dog stays with us and returns home with new skills, routines, and confidence.
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We provide dog training in Indianapolis, Carmel, Greenwood, Fishers, Franklin Township, Westfield, and surrounding areas. Not sure if you're in range? Just ask—we’re flexible!
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We specialize in positive reinforcement dog training, using reward-based methods rooted in behavior science. Our goal is to build trust, improve communication, and create lasting change—without fear, force, or punishment.
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We offer a free phone consultation to assess your goals, challenges, and your dog’s behavior. From there, we’ll recommend the right plan—whether that’s in-home sessions, a board and train, or a hybrid approach.
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We usually have availability within 7–10 days. Spots for board and train fill up fast, so we recommend reserving early.
Ready for Life With Your Dog to Feel Easier?
Tell us what's going on with your dog and what you'd like to improve. We'll recommend the training option that best fits your dog, your goals, and your lifestyle.
Free consultation • No pressure • Personalized recommendation